Fes el-Bali medina
Get gloriously lost in the world’s largest car-free old city, with thousands of lanes, souks and workshops.
FIFA World Cup 2030 · Host City
Fes at the World Cup 2030
Where to stay, how to reach the stadium, what to do between matches — and how to turn your fixtures into a private Morocco trip.
Fez Stadium (Complexe Sportif de Fès)50,000 seatsNorth / Imperial
Fes for the World Cup
Fes at the 2030 World Cup
Fes is Morocco’s spiritual and imperial capital and a 2030 World Cup host city. Matches are played at the Fez Stadium (Complexe Sportif de Fès) south of the city — a 45,000-seat venue expanding to 50,000 for the tournament, fresh from hosting AFCON 2025. Between games, fans explore Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed medina that is the world’s largest car-free urban area, home to the Al-Qarawiyyin (founded 859 AD), the Chouara tanneries and the Bou Inania, all via Fès–Saïss Airport.
North / Imperial50,000-seat stadiumPrivate transfersTours between matches
Why go
- The Fez Stadium, expanding to 50,000 seats for 2030, already hosted AFCON 2025 — a proven match venue.
- Fes el-Bali is the world’s largest car-free urban area and a UNESCO World Heritage medina.
- Home to Al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD and often called the world’s oldest existing university.
- The famous Chouara tanneries and the Bou Inania madrasa bring the medieval city vividly to life.
Host stadium
Fez Stadium (Complexe Sportif de Fès)
Capacity
50,000 seats
Region
North / Imperial
Nearby host cities
Rabat
The stadium
Fez Stadium (Complexe Sportif de Fès)
Capacity
50,000 seats
Location
south of the city
Matches · A 45,000-seat stadium expanding to 50,000 for 2030 (it hosted AFCON 2025), expected to stage group-stage and knockout matches.
Getting there
Getting to Fes & match-day transfers
Fans fly into Fès–Saïss Airport (FEZ) just outside the city. The Fez Stadium sits south of the centre, so book a private transfer for match days to skip tournament-day traffic and surge pricing. Fes also connects by fast train to Rabat and Casablanca, making it easy to pair with the coastal host cities.
Skip the queues
Private transfers, on your schedule
Tournament days mean surge pricing, scarce taxis and gridlock around the ground. Pre-book a private car or van with an English-speaking driver and travel airport-to-riad and riad-to-stadium without the stress.
Arrange private transfersWhere to stay
Where to stay in Fes
The right neighbourhood makes the tournament. Here is how the best fan bases break down — we can book any of them, from riads to seafront hotels, around your fixtures.
Neighbourhood
Fes el-Bali (medina riads)
Restored courtyard riads inside the ancient walls — the unforgettable, atmospheric base.
Neighbourhood
Ville Nouvelle
Modern hotels on wide boulevards near the train station — easy for transfers and the airport.
Neighbourhood
Fes el-Jdid
The "new" medieval quarter by the royal palace and Mellah — central, with quieter streets.
Between the matches
What to do between matches in Fes
You will have full days between kick-offs. Here is how to spend them — the sights, flavours and corners of Fes that make the trip more than ninety minutes.
Chouara tanneries
Look down over the centuries-old leather-dyeing pits from a surrounding terrace shop.
Al-Qarawiyyin & Bou Inania
Admire the 9th-century university complex and the intricate 14th-century Bou Inania madrasa.
Make it a Morocco trip
Turn your fixtures into a Morocco journey
You have come this far — see the country beyond the stadium. Add a few days either side of your matches, all fully private and tailored to your dates.
Add-on
Fes in 2 days
A guided itinerary through the medina’s madrasas, souks, tanneries and gates.
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Meknès & Volubilis (2 days)
The nearby imperial city and the Roman ruins of Volubilis make a perfect history day.
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Chefchaouen (2 days)
Drive north into the Rif to the blue-painted mountain town for a photogenic escape.
ExploreFan tips
Fes fan tips
- Hire a local guide for Fes el-Bali on your first visit — the medina’s scale and lanes are genuinely maze-like.
- Pre-book a transfer to the Fez Stadium south of the city; match-day taxis will be in short supply.
- Use Fes as the start of an imperial-cities loop — Meknès and Volubilis are within easy reach.
Good to know
Fes World Cup 2030 FAQs
Which stadium hosts the World Cup 2030 in Fes?
Matches are played at the Fez Stadium (Complexe Sportif de Fès), south of the city. The 45,000-seat venue, which hosted AFCON 2025, is being expanded to 50,000 seats for 2030.
How far is the stadium from Fes city centre?
The Fez Stadium is south of the city, a short drive from the medina and Ville Nouvelle. Allow extra time on match days and pre-book a private transfer.
What airport do I fly into for Fes?
Fès–Saïss Airport (FEZ), just outside the city, handles direct flights from several European hubs.
Can I combine the World Cup with a Morocco tour?
Yes — Fes is the start of the imperial-cities route, near Meknès, Volubilis and Chefchaouen, and connects by train to Rabat and Casablanca. We tailor private tours and transfers around your fixtures.
Plan your World Cup trip
Heading to Fes for 2030?
Tell us your match dates and what matters most. A travel designer will reply within 24 hours with a tailored plan — riads, airport and stadium transfers, and private tours between games.
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